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FM52 FGU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1795cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1795cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1795cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 49,968 miles on the clock, averaging 6,470 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FM52 FGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,968
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
6,470

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading49,968 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,120
Average per year6,470
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM52 FGU 16k24k33k41k50k '07'12'10

Check FM52 FGU

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage49,968 miles
Since last MOT+14,120 miles
PASS
Mileage35,848 miles
Since last MOT+6,859 miles
PASS
Mileage28,989 miles
Since last MOT+8,426 miles
PASS
Mileage20,563 miles
Since last MOT+4,918 miles
PASS
Mileage15,645 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 FGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1795cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FM52 FGU

What car is FM52 FGU?

FM52 FGU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1795cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM52 FGU?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 FGU was 49,968 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 FGU passed its MOT?

FM52 FGU has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 23 Oct 2012.

Is FM52 FGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM52 FGU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FM52 FGU?

FM52 FGU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.